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  • BDF Assistant Chief of Staff for Human Resources Major General Shaikh Ali bin Rashid Al Khalifa received Major General Musfer bin Hassan Al Isa, Director-General of the General Department of Religious Affairs in the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia.
    Saudi ties boost
    11-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • BDF Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations Major General Ghanim Ibrahim Al Fadhala received a delegation of members of the US Congress as part of their visit to the kingdom.
    US officials received
    11-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Bishop Berardi, third from left, with Father Francis, second from left, and other clergy members with a plaque reflecting the official designation of the church as a shrine</strong></em></p><p>Scores of parishioners attended a mass commemorating the official designation of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church as a shrine. The event coincided with the church’s sapphire jubilee celebration. The service in the ‘Mother Church’ in Manama was presided over by the Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia Bishop Aldo Berardi. Parish priest Father Francis Joseph was appointed as the first rector of the shrine – the Vicariate of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A cultural programme will be held on November 27.&nbsp;</p><div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div><style> .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-text-selected-show-button { display: block !important; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-expanded { width: 400px; border: 0px; cursor: default; height: 350px; overflow: auto; box-shadow: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.05) 0px 0px 0px 1px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.1) 0px 3px 6px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.2) 0px 9px 24px; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded) { width: 35px; height: 35px; background: transparent; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.5; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 35px; height: 35px; background-color: rgba(128, 0, 128, 0.5); border-radius: 50%; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); animation: explain-selected-growAndFade 2.0s ease-in-out; animation-iteration-count: infinite; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 10px; height: 10px; background-color: rgb(128, 0, 128); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::after { width: 14px; height: 14px; } @keyframes explain-selected-growAndFade { 0% { width: 10px; height: 10px; opacity: 1; } 100% { width: 30px; height: 30px; opacity: 0; } } .explain-selected-button { display: none !important; width: 120px; height: 28px; border-radius: 4px; border: 0px; position: absolute; z-index: 9999; opacity: 1; cursor: pointer; background: white; text-align:left; font-family: Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: #fff; color: #333; } .swal2-icon-show-explainselected { border: none; } .swal2-container p { margin: 0 !important; } </style>
    Special mass marks church’s designation as a shrine
    11-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Parishioners watch the mass being live telecast in the church compound</strong></em></p><div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div><style> .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-text-selected-show-button { display: block !important; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-expanded { width: 400px; border: 0px; cursor: default; height: 350px; overflow: auto; box-shadow: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.05) 0px 0px 0px 1px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.1) 0px 3px 6px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.2) 0px 9px 24px; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded) { width: 35px; height: 35px; background: transparent; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.5; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 35px; height: 35px; background-color: rgba(128, 0, 128, 0.5); border-radius: 50%; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); animation: explain-selected-growAndFade 2.0s ease-in-out; animation-iteration-count: infinite; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 10px; height: 10px; background-color: rgb(128, 0, 128); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::after { width: 14px; height: 14px; } @keyframes explain-selected-growAndFade { 0% { width: 10px; height: 10px; opacity: 1; } 100% { width: 30px; height: 30px; opacity: 0; } } .explain-selected-button { display: none !important; width: 120px; height: 28px; border-radius: 4px; border: 0px; position: absolute; z-index: 9999; opacity: 1; cursor: pointer; background: white; text-align:left; font-family: Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: #fff; color: #333; } .swal2-icon-show-explainselected { border: none; } .swal2-container p { margin: 0 !important; } </style>
    Special mass marks church’s designation as a shrine
    11-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>The winning team</strong></em></p><p>The Palakkad Arts and Cultural Theatre (Paact) held its annual sports day at Al Qadasia Club in Salmaniya. It was attended by members who were divided into four colour-coded teams competing in a wide range of activities. Indian Club president Joseph Joy inaugurated the event, alongside PAACT president Ashok Kumar. The competitors were honoured with medals in recognition of their achievements with the mighty reds winning the day. The winning team. Right, a group picture of the participants.</p><div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div><style> .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-text-selected-show-button { display: block !important; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-expanded { width: 400px; border: 0px; cursor: default; height: 350px; overflow: auto; box-shadow: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.05) 0px 0px 0px 1px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.1) 0px 3px 6px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.2) 0px 9px 24px; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded) { width: 35px; height: 35px; background: transparent; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.5; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 35px; height: 35px; background-color: rgba(128, 0, 128, 0.5); border-radius: 50%; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); animation: explain-selected-growAndFade 2.0s ease-in-out; animation-iteration-count: infinite; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 10px; height: 10px; background-color: rgb(128, 0, 128); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::after { width: 14px; height: 14px; } @keyframes explain-selected-growAndFade { 0% { width: 10px; height: 10px; opacity: 1; } 100% { width: 30px; height: 30px; opacity: 0; } } .explain-selected-button { display: none !important; width: 120px; height: 28px; border-radius: 4px; border: 0px; position: absolute; z-index: 9999; opacity: 1; cursor: pointer; background: white; text-align:left; font-family: Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: #fff; color: #333; } .swal2-icon-show-explainselected { border: none; } .swal2-container p { margin: 0 !important; } </style>
    Sports Day held
    10-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Group picture of the participants</strong></em></p><div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div><style> .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-text-selected-show-button { display: block !important; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-expanded { width: 400px; border: 0px; cursor: default; height: 350px; overflow: auto; box-shadow: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.05) 0px 0px 0px 1px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.1) 0px 3px 6px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.2) 0px 9px 24px; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded) { width: 35px; height: 35px; background: transparent; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.5; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 35px; height: 35px; background-color: rgba(128, 0, 128, 0.5); border-radius: 50%; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); animation: explain-selected-growAndFade 2.0s ease-in-out; animation-iteration-count: infinite; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 10px; height: 10px; background-color: rgb(128, 0, 128); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::after { width: 14px; height: 14px; } @keyframes explain-selected-growAndFade { 0% { width: 10px; height: 10px; opacity: 1; } 100% { width: 30px; height: 30px; opacity: 0; } } .explain-selected-button { display: none !important; width: 120px; height: 28px; border-radius: 4px; border: 0px; position: absolute; z-index: 9999; opacity: 1; cursor: pointer; background: white; text-align:left; font-family: Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: #fff; color: #333; } .swal2-icon-show-explainselected { border: none; } .swal2-container p { margin: 0 !important; } </style>
    Sports Day held
    10-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Fans attending the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain yesterday were treated to a pair of exciting fan-engagement activities held as part of the pre-race build-up at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. Scores of race-goers went for a pit walk and saw the WEC teams up close in their garages, hard at work tuning their Hypercars and LMGT3 contenders before lining up on the grid. The spectators were also able to meet their favourite WEC drivers during an autograph session, where they took pictures and had memorabilia signed. Above, a large crowd of race-goers during the pit walk at BIC.</p>
    Fans get up close with drivers
    09-11-2025 01:56 AM
  • <p>Above, WEC drivers sign memorabilia during the autograph session.</p>
    Fans get up close with drivers
    09-11-2025 01:56 AM
  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday held a meeting with Malaysia&rsquo;s King Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar at Sakhir Palace. The leaders reviewed the close historical relations between Bahrain and Malaysia and discussed means to further strengthen bilateral co-operation for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.</p>
    Leaders review historic relations
    08-11-2025 02:25 AM
  • Leaders review historic relations
    08-11-2025 02:25 AM
  • Leaders review historic relations
    08-11-2025 02:25 AM
  • <p>His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday attended the Royal Bahrain Concours, held at the Royal Golf Club. It is the first event of its kind in the region and showcases 90 of the world&rsquo;s most exceptional collector cars, alongside 300 other automobiles from GCC-based car clubs.</p>
    Vintage classics
    08-11-2025 02:01 AM
  • Vintage classics
    08-11-2025 02:01 AM
  • <p>The new season of the much-anticipated horse riders’ show started at the Muharraq Equestrian Academy yesterday. Riders who stand out during the season will be invited to perform at major national events, including Mara’ee this month and the National Day celebrations in December. Spectators can also look forward to cavalry-style shows every Friday, inspired by Ottoman, British, French, Arabian, and ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ traditions, along with Bahraini wedding re-enactments and folklore performances celebrating the kingdom’s rich equestrian heritage. Young talents were yesterday chosen to complete the line-ups for upcoming shows.</p><p>Above, riders during the selection.&nbsp;</p>
    Horse riders’ show kicks off
    08-11-2025 01:38 AM
  • <p>A young rider with his trophy and citation.&nbsp;</p>
    Horse riders’ show kicks off
    08-11-2025 01:38 AM
  • <p>The Capital Governor visited the weekly majlis of the Capital Trustees Board in its headquarters in Bilad Al Qadeem to signal a new phase of partnership between the two parties to advance municipal services and urban development projects. Governor Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa reaffirmed commitment to push ahead with plans, in the presence of Capital Trustees Board Chairman Saleh Tarradah, Parliament&rsquo;s financial and economic affairs committee chairman MP Ahmed Al Salloom, officials and residents.</p> <p>Discussions focused on new joint initiatives aimed at improving the city&rsquo;s infrastructure, accelerating municipal transactions, and raising the overall quality of life for residents.</p> <p>Mr Tarradah affirmed that the board would continue hosting its weekly meetings to meet residents, document their feedback, and forward their proposals to relevant authorities for action.</p> <p>Above, Mr Al Salloom, Shaikh Humood and Mr Tarradah with officials, guests and residents at the majlis.</p>
    New phase of partnership
    08-11-2025 00:39 AM
  • King Sultan Ibrahim, accompanied by His Majesty’s Personal Representative and Mission of Honour head Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, visited the Fallen Servicemen Monument yesterday. He watered the palm tree, which symbolises everlasting remembrance and the enduring legacy of Bahrain’s fallen servicemen.
    Malaysian King visits martyrs’ monument
    07-11-2025 01:05 AM
  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad was at the forefront welcoming Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and his accompanying delegation upon their arrival in Bahrain. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, senior members of the Royal Family and government officials were present. King Sultan Ibrahim was accompanied by an official delegation that included several of his sons and senior officials.</p>
    Royal welcome
    07-11-2025 01:06 AM
  • Royal welcome
    07-11-2025 01:06 AM
  • <p>A National Assembly delegation is taking part in the International Parliamentary Forum held alongside the World Summit in Doha.</p> <p>The delegation from Parliament and the Shura Council is led by Shura Council services committee vice-chairman Talal Al Mannai.</p> <p>Mr Al Mannai highlighted Bahrain&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening institutions and enhancing transparency through public-private partnerships and innovation-driven initiatives, in line with Bahrain&rsquo;s Economic Vision 2030.</p> <p>The legislative authority, he said, plays a key role in enacting laws that invest in people and institutions while ensuring accountability and supporting social development strategies.</p> <p>The forum is being organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union under the theme &lsquo;Investing in People and Institutions&rsquo;.</p>
    Parliamentary push
    05-11-2025 00:43 AM
  • Parliamentary push
    05-11-2025 00:43 AM
  • <p>BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday met UK House of Lords member Lord Ross Kempsell and his accompanying delegation.</p> <p>BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi and Adviser for Financial and Technical Affairs at BDF General Command Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa attended the meeting.</p> <p>The Commander-in-Chief praised the longstanding co-operation between Bahrain and the UK.</p>
    UK ties boost
    04-11-2025 02:16 AM
  • <p>Works Ministry assistant under-secretary for roads Ahmed Al Tajer received a delegation from the Project Management Institute to discuss enhancing co-operation and exchanging expertise in project management.</p> <p>The meeting reviewed opportunities for collaboration, including specialised training programmes, joint initiatives to develop the project management environment, and the exchange of expertise and participation in regional and international events organised by the institute.</p>
    Co-operation discussed
    04-11-2025 00:50 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Officials take part in a panel discussion at the conference</strong></em></p> <p>Bahrain highlighted ongoing efforts to preserve its architectural and cultural heritage at a major forum hosted by Qatar Museums in Doha. The 27th Conference on Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in the Arab World, held under the theme &lsquo;Sustainability of Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Future Strategies&rsquo;, was organised in co-operation with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (Alesco). Bahrain was represented at the event by Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (Baca) director-general of heritage Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa who presented a research paper titled &lsquo;Muharraq City Development Plan&rsquo;. The conference also witnessed the launch of the First Arab Youth Forum for Sustainable Heritage, designed to empower Arab youth and enhance their role in the fields of archaeology and cultural heritage preservation, thereby reinforcing the concept of sustainability within joint Arab cultural initiatives.&nbsp;</p>
    Steps to preserve cultural heritage
    04-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday departed Egypt, following his attendance at the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad.</p> <p>He was bid farewell by Egypt&rsquo;s Public Business Sector Minister Mohamed Shimy.</p>
    HRH Prince Salman leaves Egypt
    03-11-2025 02:48 AM
  • HRH Prince Salman leaves Egypt
    03-11-2025 02:48 AM
  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has affirmed the importance of unity among nations and avoiding escalation, noting that this remains the highest goal and the most effective means to achieve security and prosperity. </p><p>The King also emphasised the importance of supporting efforts to promote peace and co-operation in a manner that enhances development, stability and prosperity for the region and the wider international community. </p><p>His Majesty expressed pride in the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) personnel, praising their dedication and loyalty during a visit to the BDF General Command yesterday. </p><p>He was briefed on future plans to develop all its branches and units. </p><p>His Majesty was received by BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Defence Minister Lieutenant General Abdulla Al Nuaimi and senior officers. </p><p>He also commended the outstanding performance of BDF personnel in military courses both in the kingdom and abroad.</p>
    Unity among nations ‘vital to achieve security’
    03-11-2025 01:04 AM
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    Unity among nations ‘vital to achieve security’
    03-11-2025 01:04 AM
  • Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani met Brigadier General Ahmad Al Hajjar, Minister of Interior and Municipalities of Lebanon, who is visiting Bahrain to attend the IISS Manama Dialogue 2025. The meeting discussed historical relations between the two countries, and the progress and development of these ties across various sectors. They also reviewed efforts to enhance co-operation to serve the shared interests of both countries and their peoples. The meeting further addressed the efforts of the Lebanese government to strengthen security and stability, preserve its sovereignty and independence, and meet the aspirations of the Lebanese people for growth and prosperity. They also exchanged views on latest regional developments and their implications for security and stability in the region.
    Ties reviewed
    03-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani yesterday met Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Minister Ayman Safadi, on the occasion of his visit to Bahrain to participate in the IISS Manama Dialogue 2025.</p> <p>They reviewed close bilateral relations and shared commitment to strengthening and expanding co-operation, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad and King Abdullah.</p> <p>The two ministers also discussed recent regional developments and means to enhance co-ordination in support of regional and international efforts to maintain the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, reduce tensions, and promote a just and lasting peace in the region.</p>
    Strengthening co-operation
    01-11-2025 02:36 AM